The most influential and distinguished women throughout the world are brought together in this unique single volume publication. Listing over 6,000 entries from a variety of backgrounds, this new fifth edition reflects the growing role of women in modern society. A one-stop research tool with extensive indexing, making reference quick and easy, recognizing established personalities as well as women who are rising to prominence. Key features * Each entry includes: nationality, date and place of birth, education, family details, career, awards and publications, leisure interests, address and telephone numbers, and email and internet addresses where available * Also indexed by profession * Comprehensive biographies of women from all occupational fields are included: politics, finance, business, academia, science, literature, the media, fashion, the arts, medicine, sports and many more.
ISBN: | 9781857433258 |
Publication date: | 20th October 2005 |
Author: | Europa Publications |
Publisher: | Europa Publications Ltd an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 890 pages |
Series: | International Who's Who of Women |
Genres: |
Reference works Sociology Social and ethical issues |